Electronic apparatus including plurality of electrode connection structures

The strengthened electrical connection structure in wearable devices uses conductive resin or silicone to stabilize electrode-substrate connections, addressing connection issues and enhancing biometric data reliability.

EP4461210B1Active Publication Date: 2026-06-24SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2023781188
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-04-25
Filing Date
2023-03-08
Publication Date
2026-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2043-03-08

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Technical Problem

Wearable electronic devices face challenges in maintaining stable electrical connections between electrodes exposed outside the device due to limited mounting space, leading to gaps and defects under external forces during assembly and handling.

Method used

The electronic device incorporates a strengthened electrical connection structure between electrodes and a substrate using conductive members, including a conductive resin or silicone, to ensure stable electrical paths for biometric information measurement.

Benefits of technology

This solution enhances the reliability of biometric data acquisition by maintaining consistent electrical connections between electrodes and the substrate, improving the device's functionality and durability.

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Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment includes: a housing including a receiving space, a plurality of electrodes including an outer electrode defining at least a portion of a rear surface of the housing and an inner electrode electrically connected with the outer electrode and located in the receiving space, a wireless charging module comprising wireless charging circuitry disposed in the receiving space facing the inner electrode and including an opening formed therein, and an optical sensor module comprising at least one optical sensor disposed in the opening of the wireless charging module and including a sensor substrate to which the wireless charging module is coupled. The sensor substrate is electrically connected with the plurality of electrodes by a conductive member comprising a conductive material extending from one region of the inner electrode to one side of the sensor substrate, and the wireless charging module includes a first pad configured to contact the conductive member, a second pad spaced apart from the first pad and configured to contact the sensor substrate, and wiring that connects the first pad and the second pad.
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